Several topics were discussed in front of an empty board room at the Philipstown workshop on Wednesday, August 25. The town board brought up a concern over for-profit businesses operating out of non-profit establishments. More...

While a slim majority of Philipstown citizens surveyed say they are generally pleased with the job that their town board is doing, the majority of residents in Putnam Valley have expressed dissatisfaction with their governing board, according to a s More...

On Wednesday, August 25, Putnam Valley Supervisor Robert Tendy gave his 2010 State of the Town Address. He enthusiastically supported the controversial proposed new firehouse and he advocated for incentive zoning to bring a little commerce to town. More...

What a day for a bike ride! Golden sunshine, low humidity, and pleasant morning temperatures greeted some 988 cyclists Sunday at the Putnam Veterans Memorial Park for the beginning of Putnam’s annual Tour de Putnam. More...

On Friday evening, August 27, after a 45-minute executive session of the school board, the Putnam Valley Central School District suffered another administrative setback when it lost its most recent superintendent, Dr. Marc Space. More...

W ith the Sept. 14 primary and the ensuing general election approaching, the PCN&R will be asking a question each week of local candidates for Congress, State Senate, State Assembly, and County Executive. More...

Families and adults with or without children, ages 5 and older, are invited to the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum for a Monarch Butterfly Walk on Saturday, September 11, 10am, at the Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center, on Muser Drive, across fro More...

Congratulations to Marguerite Spada, of Garrison, who won our Full Moon Page photo contest from last week’s issue! She correctly identified the mystery photo subject as the bridge at the Walter Hoving Home. More...

New York law has been changed to require Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC) prescription plan members in Medicare Part D plans to maximize their Part D plan as their primary drug coverage. More...

Eighty years ago last week, New York’s first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, cut the ribbon opening the Mid-Hudson Bridge. Today, that same bridge proudly bears the name of her husband, who went on to become the 32nd President of the United States. More...

The Putnam County News & Recorder and the Putnam County Courier are hosting a Candidate Forum, tonight, Sept. 7, 2010, at 7pm at the Villa Barone in Mahopac. The forum will feature candidates in the Sept. More...

There was standing room only at the Village Hall Wednesday night as the sixmonth debate over the sound, frequency, location, and duration of the Cold Spring Fire Department siren came to an end. More...

The Philipstown Highway Department has recently completed a large project, replacing an old culvert on Philipsebrook Road. “This culvert was in desperate need of repair due to deterioration and age. More...

A woman tug boat captain has teamed with a juggling showboat captain to bring two antique vessels to Cold Spring Town Dock from September 4 to 6. Tug & Barge Weekend will feature free public tugboat trips and free barge tours. More...

The Special Board for the Comprehensive Plan/LWRP will hold the following meeting at Village Hall: • Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 7:30pm Town of Philipstown The CAC meeting scheduled for the second week of September (9/14/10) has been p More...

Garrison Art Center is pleased to announce the second juried photography exhibition PHOTOcentric 2010. The award recipients will be announced at the exhibition opening on September 3, from 6 to 8pm. More...

Jackson Edward Pilner was born on August 25, 2010, to Chris and Melinda Pilner of Waterford, VT. Paternal grandparents are Wendy and Ed Pilner of Cold Spring. Maternal grandparents are Tina and Russ Mooney of Lancaster, NH. More...

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Philipstown North Highland Fire District will hold a Budget meeting, for the purpose of discussing the 2011 Budget, to be held on September 9th from 6:00 to More...

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